Tag Archives: Obama Campaign

BOOKS / Eric Boehlert’s ‘Bloggers on the Bus’

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

It’s a very fast, entertaining read, and since it focuses (almost) exclusively on the liberal blogosphere it mostly avoids the sense of triumphalism you might get in a more partisan book. By Kevin Drum If you’re interested in the political … Continue reading →

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Frank Shepard Fairey: Grafitti Legend Claims Arrest Before Big Show is Political

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Frank Shepard Fairey / ExopolisStreet artist Frank Shepard Fairey at Institute of Contemporary Art earlier this month. Photo by David L. Ryan / Boston Globe.Police arrest Obama artist and ‘Andre the Giant’ tagger just before opening at the Institute of … Continue reading →

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The Real Bill Ayers Stands Up

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

I was cast in the ‘unrepentant terrorist’ role; I felt at times like the enemy projected onto a large screen in the ‘Two Minutes Hate’ scene from George Orwell’s ‘1984,’ when the faithful gathered in a frenzy of fear and … Continue reading →

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Obama and a Brave New World : Governing a Netroots Nation

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Obama addresses journalism convention in July, 2008. Photo by Jennifer Dronkers / Unity News.‘Obama isn’t just trying to make government more transparent by posting online videos of himself or his transition team’s doings. He is attempting to organize his campaign … Continue reading →

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Seeing Purple : You Mean McCain DIDN’T Win Florida?

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Purple America / Contested South. Graphic from Facing South.Emerging demographic trends differentiated Florida, Virginia and North Carolina from the rest of the south sufficiently to overcome any ‘Bradley Effect’ and shift them into the Democratic column.By Jay D. Jurie / … Continue reading →

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Carl Davidson : Bumpy Road Ahead: Obama and the Left

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

This is a time of great opportunity for progressives in America. The big question facing us is where to go next, and how to get there. It is a question we plan to devote much attention to here on The … Continue reading →

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